Esau Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-saw / /ˈiːsɔː/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'hairy'; English: 'he who supplants'
Historical & Cultural Background
Esau is a biblical figure from the Book of Genesis, known as the elder twin brother of Jacob. He is often associated with themes of rivalry and reconciliation. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Jewish and Christian traditions. Esau's story has been interpreted in various ways throughout history, influencing literature and religious teachings.
Trend Summary
The name Esau has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Esa
- Esau
International Variants
- Esau (Spanish)
- Esa (Finnish)
Famous people named Esau
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Fictional characters named Esau
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Esau was first seen in the United States in 1880. Esau has ranked as high as #1306 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, South Carolina, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Esau has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Esau (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 58 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 72 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 40 |